Every day without fail, Fred Snelling, 96, visits his wife Connie, 97, at the care home where she lives.

Not only is he a devoted husband, he insists on supporting the team of staff at Sherborne House Care Home in various ways, including making cups of tea and spending time talking to both employees and residents.

He was nominated by staff at Sherborne House, part of Altogether Care, a family owned care provider.

Caroline added: “While the care awards generally recognises excellent care that staff provides, it has a special category for somebody that makes a positive difference to everybody and Fred is definitely that person.”